The former Patriots is reunited with Texans OC Nick Caley in Houston. Johnson has been a reliable pass-blocking back for most of his career, falling below a 72.1 PFF pass block grade just once in six seasons. The run blocking has been more hit-and-miss. Johnson played just 12 snaps for the Giants last season and has not played more than 300 snaps since 2022.

The Giants gave Johnson an extended look in their final preseason game but cut him at the roster deadline. He then landed on the team’s practice squad. With Daniel Jones being sacked five times in Week 1, Brian Daboll may see Johnson’s blocking as a necessity to protect his quarterback. The veteran fullback should also see some work on special teams.

The five-year veteran could find his way back to the Giants roster, per beat writers. He had spent the past two years with the Raiders. Johnson is purely a blocking fullback with some special teams experience.

Johnson spent the last two seasons with the Raiders after being brought in by former head coach Josh McDaniels in 2022. Before his time with the Raiders, Johnson had spent three seasons with the Patriots and was used primarily as a blocker. He’s not a lock to make the Giants’ 53-man roster, but his versatility at fullback and tight end should give him some edge in the camp competition over the final few weeks.